Shenique Myrie
West Haven, CT *****
*************@*****.***
LABORATORY SKILLS
Aseptic technique, serotyping, preparation of media, writing SOPs, RNA/DNA extraction, pipetting, DNA and RNA isolation, serial dilutions, cell culture, tissue culture, gram staining, assay development western blot, PCR, plate streaking, immunoassay performance, NGS sequencing, design and execute experiments, microscopy, cell analysis, detail-oriented, Microsoft office
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ancera, Branford, CT November 2022-July 2024
Associate Microbiologist
Properly conduct development with synthetic and live virus and bacteria in BSL2 laboratory
Utilize high-throughput screening (HTS) to identify salmonella serotypes in animal samples
Conduct testing for assay development and recalibration
Cell and tissue culturing and handling for animal subjects
Light microscopy to develop immunoassay for coccidia parasites
Conduct equipment checks and perform proficiency testing
Perform laboratory testing and keep accurate records
Communicate findings among other scientists, engineers, and upper management
EvoTech, Branford, CT Feb 2022-October 2022
Lab Technician
Process orders for dry and liquid compounds for over 50 research and clinical sites
Calibrate and configure laboratory instruments and weighing machines
Use software programs for Tecan, Hamilton Star, and Agilent Bravo systems
Tangen Biosciences, Branford, CT August 2021-Feb 2022
Quality Control Scientist I
Maintain compliance with ISO standards
Functional testing for viruses and bacteria assay development in human samples
Conduct stability testing for reagents and assays
Write lab reports to explain findings and diagnose issues found during testing
Developed SOPs and presentations to relay finding amongst department
Assist engineering department with formulations for various compounds and sustainability in different environments
Maintain detailed, reliable, and organized lab records and reports, in accordance with the FDA
Establish and maintain multiple databases pertaining to Quality Control records using Microsoft Excel
EDUCATION
N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Research Interests: bacterial toxicology, neurobiology, cellular and molecular biology
Relevant Coursework: Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Physics I & II, Anatomy and Physiology I &II, Neurobiology, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology.